Muggins. Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Any ideas as to what causes this rippleing effect? Are they lacking something diet wise? Opinions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Lack of grit in the diet? That's what causes thin shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 1 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I'm not an expert but it could be down to not enough or the wrong grit. It could also be the age of the bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterTom Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Lack of calcium? I found this... Hopefully it is of use: http://www.blpbooks.co.uk/articles/egg_problems/egg_problems.php Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Its almost certainly calcium related. If they are being fed Layers pellets id very much doubt its a lack of grit. What i do is feed mixed corn in the afternoons, and i use the Small-Holder range which incorperates oyseter shell and other things to improve eggs. Its perfectly normal, you can give them something, but unless youre getting those eggs for a extended period id not worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slated Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Piles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I have a plentiful supply of fresh Chicken Eggs from my Father in Law but I've never seen anything like this. He did say they needed a supply of grit so maybe this is the case.I shall mention it to him to see what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Sometimes they just lay eggs like this for no good reason and i wouldnt worry about it if the chooks are in good health and the eggs are still edible.If you're in any doubt whether they're getting enough calcium simply give them broken up egg shells mixed with their food as they're full of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 1 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Sometimes they just lay eggs like this for no good reason and i wouldnt worry about it if the chooks are in good health and the eggs are still edible.If you're in any doubt whether they're getting enough calcium simply give them broken up egg shells mixed with their food as they're full of it. Wrong. Once a chicken gets the taste of egg shell they will eat their own eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins. Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I should add that they are fed on layers pellets and they get all the vegetable peelings plus additional grit once or twice a week. I do roast the shells and crush them up and feed them back to the chickens, i`ve not had problems with them eating their eggs. (yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 1 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I did,many moons ago and had dispose of all my chucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Wrong. Once a chicken gets the taste of egg shell they will eat their own eggs. I've never experience this, bake them in the oven when you already have something in it. They become very brittle and nearly form a powder, mix it with cheap frozen sweetcorn and feed it to the hens as a treat, but a word of advice, watch your fingers. By doing this once or twice a week the shells become very thick. It may be laid by a young hen who's reproductive system hasn't settled down, she will probably lay double yolkers as well. EDIT - defrost the sweetcorn first, not sure if they like ice pops. Edited April 22, 2012 by markm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 1 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Thats probably where I went wrong a long time ago, I didn't bake them. Sorry for saying "wrong" when it was I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Any ideas as to what causes this rippleing effect? Are they lacking something diet wise? Opinions please. Get a bag of oyster shell next time you're in the merchants. It costs buttons. Feed it ad-lib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Wrong. Once a chicken gets the taste of egg shell they will eat their own eggs. WRONG! I've fed my chooks broken egg shell for years and its NEVER encouraged them to eat their own.The clue was what i said broken egg shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 It is caused by an abnormality of the organ which forms the shell. Lack of calcium causes soft shells. The common source of calcium is oyster shell although good compound layers feed contains sufficient. Grit is fed to assist the crop in digestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 WRONG! I've fed my chooks broken egg shell for years and its NEVER encouraged them to eat their own.The clue was what i said broken egg shells. ditto :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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